Frequently Asked Questions
What people want to know.
Attend our seminars to learn how to increase your harvest while saving MONEY, TIME, and RESOURCES!
I’m a complete beginner to gardening. Will the seminars be a good fit for me?
YES! Beginners actually tend to do the best in our seminars. As a beginner, you have no tricky gardening habits to “unlearn.” Most of our participants are beginners. However, experienced gardners will also benefit greatly from learning the Square Foot Gardening Method.
How much does it cost to get started in SFG (Square Foot Gardening)?
It varies depending on your needs. One 4X4 can cost anywhere from $80 to $400 depending on the types of plants you choose and how you choose to decorate the boxes. It costs initially around $5 a square foot to produce up to $100 a square foot of food each season after that. You can also work with another participant and reduce the cost significantly by setting up your gardens together. In the class you will calculate the costs for your realistic plan and personal situation.
Download the worksheet “Do The Math” to determine how much you will save by growing your own vegetables in a year, how much you will spend to get started, and how being taught will save you HUNDREDS of dollars in experimentation, and MONTHS trying different methods.
Can I really start and be successful after these seminars?
If participants follow the 12-Step Cycle they will have successful harvests. We have found that when participants alter the method, results are not as successful as they could be. This method has been used for over 40 years in over 80 countries around the world. It works!
How much will I learn in the seminars?
You will leave the seminars ready to plant and be successful in harvest with a written plan. We only host up to 15 participants per seminar in order to make your experience more interactive and personal.
Gardening is actually very simple if all of the steps of the cycle are applied. We find most people attend the half-day seminar first, begin their gardens, and then attend the whole-day seminar to refine their skills.
If you attend the half-day seminar, you receive a discount to attend the all day seminar! You can also repeat either class at 50% of the regular price.
Why are the seminars worth the time and money when I could just buy the book?
Yes, you could purchase the book and learn from it. We recommend everyone have the latest edition Mel’s book “The New Square Foot Gardening” as a great reference. This is why we include the book in every seminar.
However, there is a learning curve to applying the methods in your area. In the seminars, we cover issues for our geographic area, share local sources for seeds and supplies, advise how to compost while following our HOA regulations, and answer your own personal questions.
The seminars also offer specific tools, resources, and interactive experiences that you can receive nowhere else.
Draw upon Mr. Victor’s nearly decade of experience growing SFG in Gwinnett County to save you time, money, and frustration!
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